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COURSES OFFERED IN THE FALL 2009 SEMESTER
ANTH 011: Introductory North American Archaeology
Introduction to archaeology of the North American Indians; sites, methods, and results of research interpreted in cultural history.
ART 001: Introduction to the Visual Arts
Introduction to the media, elements, function, making, and meaning of visual arts today and in diverse historical and cultural contexts.
BB H 101: Introduction to Biobehavioral Health
Introduction to an interdisciplinary study of health, examining the interaction of biological processes and behavior on health.
BB H 119: Behavior, Health, and Disease
Principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of acute and chronic illness. This course is designed for non-BB H majors.
BIOL 120A: Plants, Places, and People
Useful and dangerous plants, historical (archaeological), cultural (ethnological), and economic (anthropocentric) aspects, including structural and chemical characteristics of botanical importance. Students who have passed BIOL 424 may not schedule this course.
CMPSC 203: Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases
Design, use, and programming of spreadsheets and databases with applications from a range of disciplines.
COMM 100: The Mass Media and Society
Mass communications in the United States: organization, role, content, and effects of newspapers, magazines, television, radio, books, and films.
CM LIT 006: Philosophy and Literature in Western Culture
Explores fundamental issues of human existence through the traditions of western literature and philosophy.
CRIMJ 431: Offender and Prisoner Rights
The identification of correctional problems and the setting of objectives as a reflective of court rulings, legislative change, and administrative law. Prerequisite: CRIMJ 100, CRIMJ 113, CRIMJ 230, or permission of program coordinator
ENGL 015: Rhetoric and Composition
Instruction and practice in writing expository prose that shows sensitivity to audience and purpose. Prerequisite: ENGL 004 or satisfactory performance on the English proficiency
HIST 020: American Civilization to 1877
A historical survey of the American experience from its colonial beginnings through the Civil War and Reconstruction
HIST 021: American Civilization Since 1877
An historical survey of the American experience from the emergence of urban-industrial society in the late nineteenth century to the present.
MATH 004: Intermediate Algebra
Algebraic expressions; linear, absolute value equations and inequalities; lines; systems of linear equations; integral exponents; polynomials; factoring. This course may not be used to satisfy the basic minimum requirements for graduation in any baccalaureate degree program. Prerequisite: basic arithmetic skills or satisfactory performance on the mathematics proficiency examination
Math 004 will also be offered as a non-credit class in Fall 2009.
You may enroll for 3-credits (regular Penn State tuition applies) or as a non-credit student for free.
Please call 814-949-5535 for further information.
MUSIC 008: Rudiments of Music
Introduction to the elements of music: notation, scales, meter, rhythm, intervals, and basic chord structure.
MUSIC 009: Introduction to World Musics
An overview of the music of India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Africa, and the Middle East.
NUTR 251: Introductory Principles of Nutrition
The nutrients: food sources and physiological functions as related to human growth and well-being throughout life; current nutrition issues. Students who have passed NUTR 151 may not schedule this course.
PHIL 001: Basic Problems of Philosophy
Introduction to central philosophical themes, including the mind/body problem, the existence of God, ethical problems, the nature of reality. Students may take only one course for General Education credit from PHIL 001 GH or 004 GH.
PHOTO 100: Introduction to Photography
An introduction to the aesthetics, history, and science of photography including practical and critical approaches to the art of photography.
PSYCH 100: Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to general psychology, principles of human behavior, and their applications.
PSYCH 270: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Overview of assessment, causes, and treatments of psychological disorders. Prerequisite: PSYCH 100
RL ST 001: Introduction to World Religions
An historical and comparative survey of the principal beliefs and practices of the world's major religions.
STAT 250: Biostatistics
Statistical analysis and interpretation of data in the biological sciences; probability; distributions; statistical inference for one- and two-sample problems.
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